Augmentation
of the nose bridge (nasal dorsum) is referred as rhinoplasty in the medical term;
most of cases for rhinoplasty accompany low nasal dorsum with relatively higher
nasal tip. Since nose is in the center of face, nose surgery should be planned
considering balance with other features of face. Moreover, rhinoplasty should
be placed after close diagnosis on each patient’s unique features according to
degree of the protrusion of forehead, mouth, lips, and chin. Nose bridge
augmentation will improve three-dimensional impression.​

​The ideal angle from the forehead to the
nose is considered to be in between 130 degrees and 140 degrees, and implants
which are proven for safety is mostly chosen as the material for rhinoplasty
rather than autologous cartilage graft. Rhinoplasty should not only consider as
nose bridge (nasal dorsum) augmentation, but more fundamental approach needs to
be taken to create beautiful nose balanced with other features of the face. Hence,
thorough consultation with professional and experienced surgeon should be carried
to find the suitable and perfect nose shape. For more natural and satisfying
results, nose tip plasty can be done in conjunction with rhinoplasty.

Ideal ratio of the nose ​

Ideal
size of nose is considered as about one third of face length. From the profile,
when the angle created by forehead and the nose is in between 130 degree and
140 degree, it is regarded as the ideal angle for the nose. The heart of
rhinoplasty is to create beautiful and balanced face considering ideal angle of
forehead and nose, and nose and lips.​

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Method of Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty should be carried by
considering proportion of face and balance between its structures. Appropriate length and height of nose
should be determined by the balance between facial features. Suitable material
and shape of the implant will be chosen based on thickness of skin, proportion
of face, size of nose, and desired shape of nose. Type of rhinoplasty surgery
methods (open and closed method) will be chosen and operated according to patient’s
nose, and implant will be placed under the periosteum.

In addition to the rhinoplasty, Nasal tip
plasty can also be combined using autologous cartilage
graft to create more balanced and beautiful nose shape. Most of swelling will subside in about 7
days to 10 days after the surgery; the final results can be seen 3 months to 6
months after the surgery.​

Open incision method

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Closed incision method

Incision on inside of nostril and columella
of the nose​

Surgery Method

Incision
on inside of the nostril​

Easy
to check inner structure of nose and have wide operation view to be able to
insert nose implant in the right position​

Advantage

No
visible scar since incision will be made inside of nostril​

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incision
line will be made on the external side of nose near columella and it will get
fade away within 3 to 4 months.

Disadvantage

Hard
to check inside and perform tip plasty due to restricted operation view​

Types of implant for rhinoplasty ​

Silicone​

Gore-Tex​

Allotherm​

Autoplasty​

​Most commonly used form of nose implant, as it does not easily deform or be absorbed inside of the tissue.​

​Softer texture compared to silicone. There are several short-comings with this implant, so this implant is applied if it is unavoidable.

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1. Gore-Tex can be lowered down over time.

2. Difficult to remove, as it firmly attaches to the tissue.

3. Skin gets thinner after the surgery.

​Processed implant with the thorough management reduces infection and antigenity. Mainly used to correct the red nose tip and replace the cartilage, demonstrates more natural and soft texture.

Costal cartilage​

​Used to prolong the length of the nose or to uplift the height of the nose, as it does not have a curvy character.​

​​​Fat grafting​

​Rarely have side-effects or irritations, shapes the natural figure.

But it is easily absorbable.

Surgical procedure of Rhinoplasty ​

01.Choose
the right implant and incision point based on the desired nose​

02. Skin tissue
will be separated and space for the implant to be inserted will be created​

03. Customized
implant will be inserted on the right position and autologous
cartilage will be grafted on the nasal tip​